Amazon has another strong quarter

Third quarter sales at Amazon.com Inc. grew 33% to $851 million from $639 million in the third quarter of 2001.

Third quarter sales at Amazon.com Inc. grew 33% to $851 million from $639 million in the third quarter of 2001, the company reported today. Sales exceeded the company’s expectations of $780 million to $830 million.

Net loss was $35 million vs. a third quarter 2001 net loss of $170 million. Operating loss was $10 million, including restructuring-related and other charges of $37 million, compared with a loss of $70 million a year ago.

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International sales, representing Amazon`s U.K., German, French and Japanese sites, grew 90% to $264 million.